God's Character
God fulfilled His promise to Abraham and Sarah by giving them this son.
Who is Isaac?
Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away out of obedience, but likely struggled with this emotion.
What is grief or fear?
God promised Abraham descendants as numerous as this.
What are the stars/sand?
Jacob’s name originally meant this.
What is a deceiver/supplanter?
Abraham was tested when God asked him to sacrifice this person.
Who is Isaac?
God provided a ram in place of Isaac, revealing this about His nature.
What is God as Provider (Jehovah Jireh)?
Rebekah helped Jacob deceive Isaac, showing this pattern.
What is manipulation?
The covenant line continued through this son, not Ishmael.
Who is Isaac?
After wrestling with God, Jacob’s new name meant this.
What is Israel (one who wrestles with God)?
Jacob received the blessing by pretending to be this person.
Who is Esau?
Despite human deception, God remained committed to THIS covenant promise.
What is the covenant with Abraham?
Jacob fled from Esau because of this.
What is fear of revenge?
God reaffirmed the covenant to Jacob at this place.
What is Bethel?
God called Jacob to return to this place and build an altar.
What is Bethel?
Jacob’s dream took place at this location, later named Bethel.
What is Luz (Bethel)?
God appeared to Jacob in a dream with a ladder, showing this key truth.
What is God’s nearness/access between heaven and earth?
Leah and Rachel competed for Jacob’s love through this.
What is bearing children/rivalry?
Esau gave up his birthright for this.
What is stew / bread and lentil stew?
Rachel died giving birth to this son.
Who is Benjamin/ Ben- Oni?
Ben-oni, meaning “son of my sorrow” or “son of my struggle” (Hebrew ben ‘oni; ‘oni can mean both “pain” and “strength”)
Jacob wrestled with God and received this new name.
➡️ What is Israel?
God protected and blessed Jacob even while he was being deceived by this person.
Who is Laban?
Simeon and Levi responded violently to Dinah’s situation, revealing this unchecked trait.
What is vengeance or anger?
Even outside the covenant, Esau’s descendants became this, showing God still blesses beyond the chosen line.
What are the great nations/chiefs (Edom)?
Jacob’s transformation shows this truth about how God works in people.
What is God transforms over time, not instantly?
Dinah’s defilement led to the destruction of this city.
What is Shechem?